Does this make sense?

I have a pretty compact set of lens. My workhorse is the 24-70, the 24 TS-E when I want to get creative/scenic, the 85 for portraits/ballet and the 70-200 for sports.

One little problem I have is a frequent camera shake with my 24-70 under slow shutter speeds.

Now... the new 35/2 IS really looks tempting to get sharp crispy images. I am thinking to 'sacrifice' my 24 TS-E for this baby and a Rokinon 14mm. My TS lens is pretty decent and not soft.

I lose perspective control BUT gain IS and a great ultra-wide (without needing to shift and stitch).

Is this a good move?

Also, does a teensy little 35/IS lens make sense in such a humongous 1Ds body? I have this nagging feeling that such a 'PRO' body needs a big WHITE lens or a lens with a RED ring on it...

I own a 35 IS and I can say it's one of the best values in the Canon lineup; as sharp as any other 35, the most pleasant bokeh (imho), and relatively cheap vs the 35L and Sigma 35. I bought it as a stop-gap measure since I can't afford the 24-70 II just yet. As far as it being teensy, it's a non-issue. I think 1D bodies are nicely balanced even with no lens. All that being said, I wouldn't give up a TS-E for it. And really, I personally can't imagine a situation where I'd want the 35 IS over a 24-70. If you need IS maybe look at the Tamron 24-70? It's better than the 24-70 Mark I, anyway.

ebann wrote in post #16446523
Also, does a teensy little 35/IS lens make sense in such a humongous 1Ds body? I have this nagging feeling that such a 'PRO' body needs a big WHITE lens or a lens with a RED ring on it...

Damn, that the pancake suggestion out the window !!

ebann wrote in post #16446523
Now... the new 35/2 IS really looks tempting to get sharp crispy images. I am thinking to 'sacrifice' my 24 TS-E for this baby and a Rokinon 14mm....

If you decide to get a Rokinon 14mm then let me know. I have a Samyang 14mm 2.8 and thinking to sell it (still under warranty)

Myduc1098 wrote in post #16446687
If you decide to get a Rokinon 14mm then let me know. I have a Samyang 14mm 2.8 and thinking to sell it (still under warranty)

The Rokinon and Samyang 14mm are the exact same lens.

Yes, they are. I don't know why the Samyang is $20 more expensive even they're two identical

ebann wrote in post #16446523
I have a pretty compact set of lens. My workhorse is the 24-70, the 24 TS-E when I want to get creative/scenic, the 85 for portraits/ballet and the 70-200 for sports.

One little problem I have is a frequent camera shake with my 24-70 under slow shutter speeds.

Now... the new 35/2 IS really looks tempting to get sharp crispy images. I am thinking to 'sacrifice' my 24 TS-E for this baby and a Rokinon 14mm. My TS lens is pretty decent and not soft.

I lose perspective control BUT gain IS and a great ultra-wide (without needing to shift and stitch).

Is this a good move?

Also, does a teensy little 35/IS lens make sense in such a humongous 1Ds body? I have this nagging feeling that such a 'PRO' body needs a big WHITE lens or a lens with a RED ring on it...

Heya,

The 35mm f2 IS USM is a superb piece of glass. Razor tac sharp. Very effective in low light, wide aperture and IS. You can toss it in Av mode, set ISO high, wide aperture, and go to town on the low light shots.

The lens is about the same size/bulk/length as the 85mm 1.8 to give you an idea.

Not small, but not bulky huge either. Nice and discreet. Light weight.

Very best,